Uterine Fibroids (cont.)

When to Seek Medical Care

If you have any questions about your health, seek medical assistance as soon as possible. If you have any of the following, notify your health care provider:

• Irregular or heavy menstrual cycle, bleeding between periods
• Pelvic or abdominal pain
• Fever or night sweats
• Increasing abdominal girth
• Concerns about pregnancy or inability to become pregnant

Contact your health care provider immediately or go to a hospital's emergency department if you have any of the following:

• Menstrual bleeding soaking through more than 3 pads per hour
• Severe or prolonged pelvic or abdominal pain
• Dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, or chest pain associated with vaginal bleeding
• Vaginal bleeding associated with pregnancy or possible pregnancy

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